morty_3333 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) Hi Everybody! The topic title is in Morse Code,and spells out...MORSE!! This is My homage to John Thaw,the Chief Inspector's beloved Mk2 2.4. Built from the Tamiya 1/24 kit,went together with no problems,with the exception of the metal transfers,some of which showed a marked reluctance to stick. Maybe the adhesive had dried out I don't know,but the surface was nice and clean but some still would'nt stick. Excellent kit,a joy to build! Build log can be found here:- Thanks for looking in! Keep Sticking! Cheers, Pete Edited December 2, 2016 by morty_3333 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricLightAndy Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Hi Pete, Puuurfect job on the big cat, and what an exquisite kit as well do you agree? I built one many moons ago when I was a kid, so of coarse it looked naff, But this looks great! top job Cheers, Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morty_3333 Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Hi Andy! Yes,Tamiya did themselves proud with this one,it makes the job a lot more enjoyable when You just Know It's going to fit together,it suits My style of paint it then build it! Cheers, Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Great job Pete, you are right , Tamiya do make some good kits. And yours is no exception mate. One of my favourite Detectives too. A great tribute. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Lovely job Pete, was actually watching another of my recorded Morse episodes last nnight & wondered how your build was going! Cracking model! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morty_3333 Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 Thank You Guys for the great comments! Keep Sticking! Cheers, Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goggsy Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Beautiful smooth finish, I bet there's a lot of work gone into that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWC1968 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Lovely build and great finish, your right about the metal decals not sticking had exactly same problem with my build of this kit. Cheers Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 A great result of a gorgeous car. Sadly - John Thaw HATED it. He reckoned it was an un-driveable heap. The real one was apparently a wreck, but bright and shiny. It was frequently pushed into shot as it wouldn't start. The car has subsequently been restored and is now lovely. Your's is a tribute to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Automotive electrics by Lucas - Prince of Darkness 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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morty_3333 Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 Hi Everybody! Sorry for the lateness of this reply,Wife forced Me () to go on a Two-Week Cruise down to the Carribean with her............anything for a quiet life! Thanks for all the great comments about The build,and encouragement on the way! Not completely happy with the hubcaps,difficult to get sharp definition with plunge moulding,but John ( rs2man) has graciously come to the rescue with the offer of some spares from another kit! Will post another pic when sorted! Doing a 'wingy thing' next, but there's a Revell 1/16 Samba Van staring at Me from the top of a cupboard that wants converting to a 1958 RHD Camper that was My first ever car! (Wish I still had it!) Keep Sticking Guys and Gals! Cheers, Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morty_3333 Posted November 25, 2016 Author Share Posted November 25, 2016 Hi Everybody! A quick update, John ( RS2man ) has been good enough to supply Me with a set of hubcaps from a Revell Jaguar XK120, which I have fitted to My Mk2 :- Many thanks John,I'm calling this done now! Keep Sticking! Cheers, Pete 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs2man Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Pete , you're very welcome . That looks loads better . Thanks for the wire wheels Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Nice work on the jag,it looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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